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The primary function of | The primary function of [[Chaperones]] is protein folding. They are proteins that assist/chaperone other proteins as they fold or unfold and assemble or disassemble in order to prevent misfolding and unwanted protein aggregation. | ||
Some chaperones function closely with ribosomes in order to help fold newly made proteins, sometimes co-translationally. However, most proteins will fold spontaneously without the help of a chaperone. Chaperones become necessary for most proteins only when the intracellular environment becomes too crowded, thus increasing the chances of protein aggregation unless aided by a chaperone. | Some chaperones function closely with ribosomes in order to help fold newly made proteins, sometimes co-translationally. However, most proteins will fold spontaneously without the help of a chaperone. Chaperones become necessary for most proteins only when the intracellular environment becomes too crowded, thus increasing the chances of protein aggregation unless aided by a chaperone. | ||
